The holidays are here and oh what fun your children will have creating and playing with our list of 24 sensory bins! Christmas Sensory Bin from Still Playing School Sparkly Christmas Sensory Bin from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Christmas Lights Water Bead Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs Christmas Cloud Dough Cookie Sensory Play from […]
What IS a brain break? To put it simply, they are short bursts of activity designed to energize the brain and body for learning. By boosting blood flow to the body and brain, they can help children to learn. One of my favorite brain break websites is GoNoodle. There, you can find awesome, fun videos for […]
Many children with autism struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. Here is a video with tips on helping your child with sleep. **THIS VIDEO WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED FOR HARKLA Blog** Sleep and Autism- Cara discusses the issue of sleep and how to help your child sleep better. 2:18 Poor sleep […]
Halloween is on the way! All the little ones (and big kids too) are so excited! They just can’t wait for the big night to come; dressing up, hanging out with all the neighborhood kids, getting spooked by strange sounds and spooky shadows. Sounds like a blast, right? Except when your little […]
Potty training brings feelings of excitement as kids love doing things on their own and feel like a ‘big boy or girl.’ For children with special needs, learning independence with daily living skills is often difficult. Meeting developmental milestones can be delayed and parents often become worried and frustrated. As a pediatric OT, I’m […]
Stereognosis is a hands-on tactile activity where we can use our sense of touch to feel items without using our visual skills. Here’s a quick and easy activity you can try at home, classroom, or clinic.
Many children and adults with sensory processing disorder struggle with the transition of clothes when seasons change.